Franklin Signature Paddle

Definitely love this paddle. As with any sport, it’s the player at the end of the day, but I do feel like my chances and points have improved since using this paddle.

nice paddle.

So this is a decent midrange pickleball paddle. I got quality play from it for four months. Surface bounce was consistent and it had a decent feel to it. It was a better paddle than the cheap Selkirk I learned on. I play 4-5 times a week so it lasted about sixty play sessions. The. On a relatively ordinary shot the handle snapped. It’s about a month outside the 90 day warranty. The “max” grit lasted less than half the sixty play sessions. At this points it’s smooth. Would I buy another one? Well I will contact Franklin and if they replace it and the replacement lasts longer…maybe. If they don’t or it doesn’t then no I would not. Update: Franklin replaced my broken paddle. The replacement has lasted 5 months. The “max grit” is now smooth as silk otherwise the paddle is performing well.

The grip is very good, it has a nice tacky feeling without being sticky. The grip is thick enough you can squeeze while still being comfortable. My grip came with a small defect but it was tiny so I didn't worry. But if it is an issue I just recommend getting an over grip. The paddle is very light and I like that about it. The paddle has a very gritty surface which helps with adding spin. Overall I highly recommend getting this paddle for casual players, players, and anyone who's not at a pro level.

This paddle was a good value. I believe it may be a discontinued product. I modified the paddle by adding side weights, also ordered through Amazon, as well as a ball retriever at the end for times when just practicing.

This is an excellent upgrade paddle for beginners. The paddle face has a slight grit, so it provides a nice surface to allow for spin on balls. The grip is firm, but soft, so it absorbs the impact from the paddle. It doesn't get slippery when you've been sweating either, which is a huge plus. Definitely a great next step paddle for a beginner to intermediate pickleball player.

I used this paddle probably past what I should have. It lasted a long time and still works decently even though I have been told it has a dead spot. Coming from a tennis background, I love the long neck and paddle shape. I would buy it again.

I initially had high hopes for the Franklin Sports Pro Pickleball Paddle with MaxGrit Surface. Out of the box, it felt great – good balance, a comfortable grip, and the MaxGrit surface provided excellent spin control, which was a real asset to my game. For the first couple of months, it performed admirably, and I was genuinely pleased with my purchase. However, after approximately five months of what I would consider very moderate use (playing 1-2 times a week, mostly recreational games, and always storing it properly), the paddle's performance significantly declined. The most noticeable issue was the MaxGrit surface wearing thin. What was once a grippy, spin-generating surface became smooth, and my ability to put spin on the ball diminished considerably. This alone was a major disappointment, as the grit was a key selling point for me. Compounding this, the paddle itself started to feel "hollow" after some time. It lost its initial solid feel. Despite making what felt like good, centered contact with the ball, the paddle simply did not deliver the power it once did. Shots that previously had good pace now felt sluggish and lacked depth. It felt as though the internal structure or core of the paddle had degraded, resulting in a significant loss of responsiveness and pop. Ultimately, the paddle became unreliable for competitive play and even less satisfying for casual games. Given the relatively short lifespan for very moderate use, I was forced to change paddles after just five months. While the initial experience was positive, the rapid degradation of the MaxGrit surface and the subsequent loss of power and feel make it difficult to recommend the Franklin Sports Pro Pickleball Paddle - Signature Series for anyone looking for lasting performance. For its price point, I expected much greater durability

If you are or was a tennis player, you know that some times a sliced shod is necessary. Same with Pickleball. This paddle, it just gives you that spin effortlessly. Has an intermediate player, I’m enjoying this paddle very much. It tucked me 3/4 days to get used to it but, my game did improve.

This paddle is spot on GREAT. Why purchase at Sports shop for $50 extra for identical paddle. Happy Customer :)

I read the reviews before buying it. I saw a bunch talking about how these break. I really wanted a pink paddle and unfortunately this one is defective as well. It’s making a really bad sound. I’m also over the 30 days to return it.

Great for spin… nice and chunky - has definitely improved my performance!

Providing you with the deterioration of the handle grip. This bat would only have been used twice before the fault was noticed. It would appear to be poor quality and poor quality control. My records will show that I purchased a second bat also and this handle has no issues.. we will now. have to replace this grip. Thanks. Ken